Two new murals approved for Willy Street

Progress! Super stoked to see these go up:

Two new murals have been approved for the Willy Street corridor on the near east side, adding to the street's already vibrant collection of artwork. 

Michael Owen, a muralist and painter from Baltimore, has been tapped to create a new mural on the side of Plan B at 924 Williamson St. The building is owned by Chuck Chvala, who has donated money toward the project. (Other funds will come from the Madison Community Foundation, Plan B itself and a fundraiser.) 

Owen started the Baltimore Love Project several years ago, in 2008, spelling out the word "LOVE" in sign language on some 20 walls all over the city. 

The murals, according to the project's Facebook page, are "identical in regards to content, only ranging in size." Madison's mural will have the same design. 

On the back of the building, near Cha Cha Beauty & Barber, local artist Craig Grabhorn is designing another mural. Muralist Sharon Kilfoy, who went to the Marquette Neighborhood Association Art and Culture Committee meeting where both were approved, said it may have a "broken heart" or "heart with wings" theme.

Mondrian, street artist

Piet Mondrian on the street, yo. East Wilson Street along the backside of the storage units. Happy spring, artists!

Elsewhere

Street art is often an expression of political and/or social turmoil.
"Across Athens, Graffiti Worth A Thousand Words of Malaise"

What are we talking about in Madison?

Graffiti artists take over an abandoned warehouse

Moar like this, please.

5 Pointz: In memorium

Damn. Just...damn:

Furious street art fans were in mourning Tuesday after the owners of 5 Pointz had the graffiti Mecca in Long Island City whitewashed overnight.

The Guardian wants to see the graffiti in your 'hood

Interesting and cool project courtesy of the Guardian: "Show Us: Photos of graffiti in your neighborhood." Definitely some great stuff in there from places around the UK, though it appears to be just getting off the ground. Get on it - represent!

Menagerie

Stumbled onto this interesting array of artwork behind the Weary Traveler on Williamson and Few Streets. Assuming the paintings belong to a resident of the second floor apartments. The deer-thing is a nice added touch.